Anjli Davda Shah
Anjli Davda Shah is a London-born, Orange County-based, working mom of two. As an avid writer, Anjli has been passionately writing about life's trials and tribulations for over fifteen years - covering life as a singleton in London, expat living in Singapore, moving to America, and most recently, the hardest, yet most rewarding journey of all - Motherhood.
Looking to Celebrate Diwali? Check Out These Five Events in Orange County
Diwali has always held special memories for me. Growing up in London, we would spend the days leading up making food, eating food, and sharing food with family and friends. We would spend various...
Why I Joined FIT4MOM and Never Looked Back
The day we received the keys to our very first home was the day I found out I was pregnant with our first child. We were so excited to start a new life in...
10 Easy Kid Snacks for Busy Days, and Busy Lives
My two kids are snack lovers. When they’re too full for lunch or dinner, they often find themselves hungry for a snack five minutes later. Sound familiar? It’s a daily occurrence in my house....
Five Things to Watch Out For On Your First Time Back to School
My daughter started Kindergarten this year, a big year for many parents, and kids, as they embark on their first “big school” adventure. We were actually lucky enough to have my little girl in...
Top 10 Back to School Must Haves
I went to school in London and loved it - no, it wasn't an exciting exchange student situation, it's where I grew up and spent the first 27 years of my life. I loved...
5 Hidden Gem (or Must-Visit) Orange County Playgrounds
One of my favorite things about living in California is the abundant amount of sunshine we get, and with Orange County certainly not short of family-friendly parks, living here with two little ones, becomes...
Considering a VBAC? Here’s how it went for me.
When I found out I was pregnant again, my initial thought was “I hope I can have a more “normal” birth experience this time.” I knew I wanted to try for a VBAC, it...
5 Top Spots For Your Kid’s Birthday Party
As we kick start the new year, I have no doubt that parents across OC will be on the hunt for a good, fun, affordable, place to celebrate their kid’s birthday party this year....
How A Working Mom (Super Mom) Fights Through the Mom Guilt
I have always loved traveling, and felt lucky to have a job that allowed me to travel across the globe. From London to Singapore and across Asia, to both coasts of the US. But...
Motherhood is Hard, Don’t Let Anyone Fool You or Tell You it Isn’t.
People say you can never be prepared for motherhood and I always thought that just referred to the sleep deprivation, but there's so much more. I’d had a lot of experience with children, but...
Hey Mama – I See You Pumping…and You’re Not Alone. You’re Doing Amazing.
When my little girl turned 11 months old, I pumped for the last time. I knew it was going to be the last one when I hooked myself up to my nemesis, and my...
8 Reasons to Host Your Toddler’s Party at an OC Park
For my daughter’s first birthday, we had planned a birthday party at home. It was just going to be close family and friends...plus the neighbors across about five houses...and then all the babies from...
How To Stay Sane During Those First Few Months of Being a New Mom
I drove myself crazy for the first couple of months of my baby girl's life. I have no one to blame but myself. I put the pressure on myself, the expectations, the comparisons. If...
Is Your Birth Plan Ready? Great, Now Don’t Forget to Factor in the Unexpected.
I knew not everything would go the way I’d outlined in the two-page birth plan the baby classes told me to prepare, but I’m not sure I was totally prepared for all the unexpected.
I...